A：Honey, can you set the table?親愛的，你能擺飯桌嗎?

B：Um, sure. What are we having for dinner? Do I need to put out anything in particular?當然可以，晚餐我們吃什么?我需要擺些特別的東西嗎?

A：Well, make sure to put out the pepper and salt shakers. I don’t know if your brother is coming tonight so set an extra place mat just in case.一定要擺上胡椒粉和鹽碟。我不知道你的兄弟今天晚上是否來，所以，準備一個額外的坐墊，如果他來好款待他。

B：Ok, should I use the fancy silverware?好的，我應該使用精美的銀器嗎?

A：Yeah, go ahead, forks, spoons and knives.I roasted some meat so be sure to put out some steak knives as well.用吧，叉子，勺子和刀。我烤了些肉，所以一定要放個牛排刀。

B：I’ll also set some cups and saucers for some coffee after dinner.我也會拿來些杯子和墊盤以便晚飯后喝咖啡。

A：Honey? Have you seen our soup bowls?親愛的?你看見我們的湯碗了嗎?

B：They are in the cupboard where you keep the gravy boat and serving dishes. Just be careful because the wine glasses are also there.那在你放醬油壺和盤子的碗柜里。一定要小心，因為酒杯也在那兒!